Is the Ottawa River flooding?
The Ottawa River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Ohio. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Ottawa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Ohio river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.54 ft on 14 March 1982, carrying 3,950 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (56 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.20 ft, 12.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa River at University of Toledo, Toledo OH | No flooding | 2.20 ft | 14.5 ft | |
| Ottawa River near Kalida OH | No flooding | 4.13 ft | 19 ft | |
| Ottawa River at Lima OH | No flood stage defined | 10.63 ft | — |